South Walnut Notices and Local Appointments
George Smith and family visit South Walnut friends after buying a new car. Good Will Bazaar postponed to Sept 21 at Osgood schoolhouse. Miss Etta Mae Giddings shower hosted by Mrs. Lewis Olds and Mrs. Sam Torkleson. Local students attend eight grade graduation at Emmetsburg. Various visits from Emmetsburg and Colfax Springs for health and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
South Walnut
Osgood
John Mowitt
C. S. Wells
Cecilia Guerdett
Bernadette Schaney
Margaret
Gertie Kane
Florence
Juanita Wells
Marica Mahan
Miss Mahan
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
Lewis Olds
Sam Torkleson
Etta Mae Giddings
Etta Mae
Graettinger Times Subscription and Notices Text
The notice lists subscription terms for one year at 691.50 and an address in Graettinger. It also notes post office filing as second class mail, free advertising for public meetings, and pricing for cards of thanks, sympathy resolutions, and poetry verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Mali
Matter
Emmetsburg Visitors and Harvest Joy Reported
Joyed a few days visit from a young lady friend from Emmetsburg whose name we did not learn. Everybody busy threshing and happy over the yield of grain. No use to going to Canada or Texas. Iowa's all right. P. R. Jackman and Eugene Kane were Emmetsburg visitors Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metsburg
Canada
Texas
Iowa
P. R. Jackman
Eugene Kane
Emmetsburg
Trains 419 and 420 Halted Mondays for Osgood Teachers
The Rock Island company consents to stop trains 419 and 420 on Mondays and Fridays at the Osgood station to aid teachers in and near Osgood. A local reporter notes public service versus selfishness while residents share routine news of visits, shipments, weather, and domestic events including moves, farm activity, and a bridal shower.
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Rock Island Company
Osgood
Mr. Pool
Ottawa
Z. F. Dickinson
Molin
S. W. Breffle
C. N. Clark
Engebrestson
Oleson
Local Social Visits and Farm Work In Graettinger Area
Fallow J. R. Show and family spent Sunday at parental homes in Graettinger. Mr and Mrs Peter Miller and children visited Chris Jensen's home Sunday. W L O Connor began building a new barn. West Walnut district school opened September 9 with Wm Millen employed as teacher. Oscar Olson and W L O Connor and O Connor sisters visited Ruthven last week. Cornelius Skow does concrete work for J R Skow. Nels Anderson sold his farm to Mr Hess last week. sale price not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Show
Graettinger
Peter Miller
Chris Jensen
W. L. O'Connor
West Walnut
Wm. Millen
Oscar Olson
W. L. O’connor
Nels Anderson
Mr. Hess
Indian Runner Duck: Leghorn of the Duck Family
A detailed profile of the Indian Runner duck breed noting its origin from India, high egg production with records of over 200 eggs in flocks of ten, and 182 in flocks of one hundred. Describes active nature, hardy rearing, non-setter tendencies, and favorable flesh color. Mentions physical traits including long head, green bill in maturity, hazel eyes, long neck, erect body, and standard weights of drake 4 1/2 pounds and duck 4 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghorgh D. Howard
India
For Sale and Rent Notices from C. S. George
For sale a second hand corn binder offered by C. S. George. Also for rent two farms near Graettinger and some hay land listed by C. S. George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rens
Graettinger
C. S. George
For Sale A bomber wage with top box and harnesses
For sale an almost new bomber wage with complete top box and four double driving harnesses and a good top buggy. Inquire of D C Tipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Tipp
For Sale Offer on Dwelling Below Real Value
A buyer seeks to sell a house priced below its value. The dwelling is described as built with first class material, well located, equipped with gas, cistern, sidewalks, coal-bin and all essentials. Inquire of address ending with initials G. S. George on August 15.
Johnson Brothers Graettinger Well Drilling Notice
Having purchased the well drill of Werrem aid Gjerde we are ready to do all kinds of well drilling. Anyone needing this service should see us before hiring. Johnson Brothers Graettinger Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werrem Aid Gjerde
Johnson Brothers Graettinger
Independent school district bids for steam heating plant
The Independent school district of Grachingter Iowa invites sealed bids to furnish and install a steam heating plant for the school building. Plans and specifications must be submitted with bids. Bids open at 10 am Saturday September 21 1912. Inquiries to the secretary. Board reserves the right to reject all bids. Dated September 5 1912 E M Thompson secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Iowa
E. M. Thompson
Sfee
Poultry Husbandry Tips For Sanitation And Feeding
Practical guidance for fowl care highlighting sanitary housing, vermin control, breeding stock fitness, and air quality. Advice covers molting, chick feeding after hatch, separating growing birds, and feeding economics. Tips emphasize open windows with fine mesh, ample homegrown feed, and careful rationing to improve egg fertility and overall hen health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atock
Inside Advice On Homebuilding Wood Lumber Quality
A local lumber dealer touts insider guidance for home builders and stresses honesty and expertise. They offer lumber recommendations only to sincere buyers and include dry curing tips, insisting baked lumber is brittle while slow dried lumber preserves life and durability.
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the Graettinger Tile Works
Fred Spies
A. H. Shaver
Prop
Graeitinger
Pittsburg
Laval
Gammon Lumber Yard
Times
Els Jckman
Des Moines
The
Colfax Springs
Margaret Guerdett
S.J. Guerdett
Addison Wells
Chas
Derrickson
Miss Millerke
Marie Mahan
Leo Shaney
J. M. Mahan
A. A. Wells
Town Falls
C. S
L. P. Stillman
Dolliver
Mrs. Robt. Laughlin
Miss Bernadette Schaneyen
the Graettinger Times
E. B. Merriman
Os Goond
Chicago
Dickinson
C.H. Giddings
Estherville
R. Block
Pipestone
Minn
Cornelius Skow
J. R. Skow
C. L. Johnson
McCarty
Royal Lumber Company
Naak
M, 8O
M. D
dJonsen
P. J, Hession
Otto
Paulson
Allcall
Attorneys-at-Law
Geo
Dwight G. Mecarey
M'Carty
M’carty
Iova
M. J. Reidy
Oram Ttinger
Martin Myhro
Clears
Port Omlec
Clarion Steam Laundry
D.A. Maclean
D.V.M
Ches Unico Veterinenrey Dade Pe
Hola
City Dray Line
Will Foster
Cameron
D. W. Cameron
Melhus
Pete Miller
Qraettinger
P. J- Paulsen
Embalmer
Graettinger, Iowa
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